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China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flights after six years as North Korea finally eases border controls
World | March 30, 2026 12:19 ISTNorth Korea has banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024. Chinese tour groups had made up 90 per cent of all visitors to North Korea prior to the ban.
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DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20
India | March 30, 2026 11:26 ISTThe new rules also focus on passenger convenience. Airlines have been advised to ensure that people travelling on the same booking, known as a PNR, are seated together as far as possible.
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Air India ramps up West Asia operations with 22 flights today as demand spikes across key routes
India | March 27, 2026 7:20 ISTAir India and Air India Express have confirmed 22 scheduled and non-scheduled flights across West Asia for March 27, operating key routes to Jeddah, Riyadh and Muscat. Additional ad hoc UAE services have been planned to meet demand.
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Air India Group scales up West Asia operations, to operate over two dozen flights today | Details
India | March 24, 2026 8:50 ISTAir India Group has announced 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to West Asia even as several Gulf routes remain suspended due to operational constraints. Regular services continue to Jeddah and Muscat, while ad hoc flights are being added for UAE sectors.
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Air India ramps up Middle East operations with 48 flights scheduled today amid ongoing conflict
India | March 16, 2026 6:48 ISTAir India and Air India Express will operate over 40 flights to the Middle East on Monday despite widespread airspace restrictions caused by escalating regional tensions. With diversions via Egypt increasing flight durations, DGCA has also temporarily relaxed duty-time limits for long-haul pilots.
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Air India, AI Express to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia from today amid ongoing war
India | March 11, 2026 9:44 ISTAir India and Air India Express will jointly operate 58 flights to West Asia from Wednesday, including scheduled services to Jeddah and Muscat and 36 additional non-scheduled flights to the UAE. The move comes as the regional conflict disrupts airspaces across the Gulf.
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Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi land in India as airlines begin limited ops amid Middle East conflict
India | March 03, 2026 4:41 ISTThe limited resumption of flights resumed on the evening of March 2, with a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC).
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Dense fog grips Delhi, flight operations hit and AQI remains 'poor' as winter chill intensifies
Delhi | January 06, 2026 7:35 ISTDelhi witnessed a fog-covered morning with visibility dropping to 200 metres and temperatures falling sharply. Flight operations were affected even as IMD predicted persistent fog and cold wave conditions across multiple states.
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IndiGo back in skies: Airline fully restores network, apologises, refunds flow after days of chaos
India | December 09, 2025 23:45 ISTIndiGo has confirmed full stabilisation of its flight operations after days of disruptions, with over 1,800 flights now operating daily. The airline has processed full refunds for lakhs of passengers and delivered most stranded baggage.
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'No cause for concern': Centre on Ethiopian volcanic ash in airspace, says flight ops running smooth
India | November 25, 2025 16:55 ISTOperations across India remain smooth, with only a few flights rerouted or descended as a precautionary measure, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday.
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Several flights from Hyderabad cancelled, diverted due to bad weather, IMD issues red alert
August 13, 2025 20:16 ISTAs many as 11 flights were diverted to other airports. Seven of them later returned and landed in Hyderabad by evening. The IMD said a 'red alert' has been issued for various parts of Telangana until Thursday.
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Mumbai airport to shut flight operations for 6 hours on May 8 | Here's why
Maharashtra | April 19, 2025 14:47 ISTDuring the closure period, specialists will thoroughly inspect the runway surfaces for any signs of wear and tear at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
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Indian carriers to operate over 25,000 flights per week during summer schedule, confirms DGCA
Business | March 26, 2025 11:56 ISTCompared to the ongoing winter schedule, which ends on March 29, the number of departures per week is up 2.41 per cent as the Indian carriers operated a total of 25,007 departures per week from 124 airports in the country, the DGCA said.
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Flight services from Bhubaneswar to Ghaziabad, Port Blair to start from March 30: Check timings
India | March 06, 2025 14:12 ISTThe new routes are expected to enhance travel convenience for passengers, reducing transit times and providing seamless connectivity to these key destinations, as per a statement by the Odisha CMO.
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Republic Day 2025: Flight operations suspended briefly at Delhi airport till Jan 26 | Check timings
Delhi | January 20, 2025 11:36 ISTOfficials have intensified security preparations across the nation as the country gears up to celebrate Republic Day on January 26. With large-scale events, parades, and public gatherings scheduled, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of celebrations.
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Air India Express launches daily direct flights from Patna to these three cities: Check details here
Business | January 16, 2025 8:18 ISTIn a statement, the airline said the new flights are part of the airline's strategy to connect emerging cities with key destinations across the country and beyond.
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Attention air passengers! Vistara to stop bookings from THIS date due to merger with Air India
Business | August 30, 2024 13:43 ISTVistara will operate its final flight on November 11, 2024, as it merges with Air India on November 12. Post-September 3, 2024, bookings with Vistara for dates after November 11 will be redirected to Air India.
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Air India suspends all flights to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund
India | August 09, 2024 16:39 ISTThe heightened tensions of Middle East rose to new heights after the killings of two high-profile Hamas leaders and a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. Iran, which finances both militant groups, has called for retaliation against Israel that threatens an all-out war in the region.
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Vistara to stabilise flight operations, over 98 pc pilots signed new contract: CEO Vinod Kannan
Business | April 06, 2024 22:27 ISTOn Tuesday (April 2), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation asked Vistara Airlines to submit daily reports about flight operations and follow the Civil Aviation Regulations.
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Flight operations affected at Delhi airport due to bad weather | India TV News
News | February 04, 2024 17:21 ISTFlight operations at IGI airport were affected as bad weather conditions prevailed in the national capital. watch the video to know more!
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